But most economists maintain that revenue would have increased considerably more had taxes not been reduced as much.
And some business people and economists maintain that "defense conversion" may as well get started now instead of later in the decade.
Some Greek economists maintain that the situation can be resolved through concerted efforts.
Most economists maintain that Western economies are evolving from a manufacturing into a service-economy.
The Administration and some economists also maintain that economic development in Mexico offers the best hope for protecting the environment there.
But though economists still maintain that the axiom is true, it may not be entirely relevant in today's economy.
Some economists maintain that any good news is simply a delay of the inevitable.
Some economists and currency traders maintain that the shifts in the underlying world economy justify a stronger dollar.
The result, some economists maintain, is a larger, more stable middle class with a greater stake in New York's future.
But few economists maintain that the economy can sustain this kind of growth for the rest of the year.